abortion pill

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Definition of abortion pill in English English dictionary

A drug, such as mifepristone (Mifegyne), used to terminate a pregnancy in its earliest stage

an abortion-inducing drug (trade name Mifepristone) developed in France; when taken during the first five weeks of pregnancy it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo

Related Terms

abortion pills

plural form of abortion pill

Hyphenation

a·bor·tion pill

Turkish pronunciation

ıbôrşın pîl

Pronunciation

/əˈbôrsʜən ˈpəl/ /əˈbɔːrʃən ˈpɪl/